The Indian bicycle industry, the second largest in the world, produces around 10 to 14 mn units annually. China leads with a production of over 50 mn units. The total world market is estimated at close to 100 mn units. In value terms, the current market size is estimated at Rs. 22 bn and is growing at about 3.5% annually.The opening up of the economy in the wake of the overall liberalisation policies of the government, led to the spectre of cheap Chinese bikes entering into the Indian market. There was, however, no major threat emanating out of these imports according to the domestic cycle manufacturers. The entire market of bicycles can be divided into domestic and foreign markets.

With many brands present in the bicycle industry, a new approach towards marketing is needed and also to penetrate competitive market cost competitiveness is required. The kids segment of bicycle is mostly unorganized with very few companies focussing on this quickly growing and lucrative section.This provides a good opportunity to provide various designs of hi quality kids bicycles online for the parents to buy and free them off of going to the market themselves as free home delivery is provided by the company.

More than 90 per cent of the bicycle production in India comes from four bicycle companies. Major players with their per cent share in this sector are Hero Cycles 35%, Atlas Cycles 24%, TI Cycles 18% and Avon 15%. Hero Cycles has grown to become the world’s largest bicycle maker followed by Atlas Cycles.

The bicycle industry in India comprises two kinds of units. The first one is unit manufacturing bicycle parts, components and accessories and units manufacturing complete bicycles. While bulk of the parts and components are manufactured in the small-scale sector; complete bicycles are manufactured in the organized sector. Large cycle units are permitted to manufacture bicycle frames, chain and rims for their captive consumption.

The global bicycle industry is expected to reach an estimated $65 billion by 2019. The major driver of bicycle industry is emergence of cycling as a preferred recreational and fitness activity, growing traffic congestion, and rising fuel prices. Increasing demand for low-cost transportation in developing countries helps to drive the bicycle industry. On the whole the future for Indian industry including Bicycle will be challenging. The domestic market will be open to good and services from global companies with low tariffs.

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Bicycle tyre is the backbone of the cycle industries. There are few numbers of organized manufacturing companies are engaged in the quality grade cycle tyres and few unorganized private companies also engaged to manufacture bicycle tyres. Basic raw materials for bicycle tyre is natural rubber, synthetic rubber, carbon black, zinc oxide etc. It is used to assembling in the cycles as leg. It is the movable parts of the cycles by which cycles can run from one place to another. Basic Plant & machineries and technology indigenously available. The demand of bicycle tyres is increasing day by day. It is requires some new units establishment. There is good market potential as well as export potential. Good scope for new investment.

The tyre and tube industry has been continuously in process of upgradation of product quality to satisfy the requirements of Indian automotive manufacturers, uses of automobiles and the road conditions prevailing in the country. Various developments have taken place in design of tyres especially for passenger cars, light trucks, trucks and buses involving tyre construction, strength, sizes, tread design, rubber compounding etc. the pace of development of tyres in the country has also been hastened by the requirements of new passenger car and light truck manufacturers and for export, which require higher accuracies, better uniformity, longer life etc. Having in view of today’s scenario, there is a good scope for tyre industry. New entrepreneurs can venture in to this field.

As a machine, the bicycle is found to deliver about 75 watts, travelling at 18 kmph on a sustained basis, although on a very short term basis power delivered can be 10 times as much. In terms of energy consumed, the bicycle consumes only 0.15 calories per gram of body weight per kilometer, as compared to 0.75 calories while walking.
Bicycle continues to be a major means of transportation not only for men and women but also carrying goods-especially in the rural areas. It is used in the industrial countries by children for recreation, sports and for physical activity.
The Indian bicycle industry claims to be the second largest in the world with an installed capacity of around 15 mn units. The total world market is estimated at 90 mn units. India has a share of around 13%. The Indian bicycle market is estimated at around 14 mn bicycles annually. There is a good scope for new entrants.

Tyres are ring shaped parts, either pneumatic or solid, that fit around wheels to protect them and enhance their function. Tyres are used on many types of vehicles such as bicycles, motorcycles, cars, trucks, earthmovers and aircrafts. Tires form a flexible cushion between the vehicle and the road which smooths out shock and makes for a comfortable ride. Major raw materials used in tyres are rubber, fillers, carbon black, nylon, rayon, steel and plasticizers like oil and resins and various chemicals for vulcanization. Tyres are produced by melting rubber pallets and additives into sheets, then binding the sheets with reinforcement such as steel wire and moulding the sheets into tread patterns and wheels. Tyre industry is mainly dominated by the organized sector. The major players in Indian market in the organized tyre segment are MRF, Apollo tyres, Ceat and JK Industries which account for 63% of the organized tyre market. MRF is the largest tyre manufacturer in the country, has strong brand equity which it rules supreme in the Industry. Indian manufacturers are looking at increasing their global footprints. The demand of tyre is increasing rapidly, so there is wide scope for new entrepreneurs.
Capacity
: 45000 Pcs/year Cycle Tyres
: 45000 Pcs/year Cycle Tubes
: 45000 Pcs/year Van Tyres
: 45000 Pcs/year Van Tubes

Bicycle and motorcycle tubes are the backbone of the bicycle and motorcycle industries. Few numbers of companies in the organized sectors are engaged in the quality grade cycles tyres and tubes and few unorganized sector are also engaged in manufacturing bicycle tyre and tubes. An inner tube is basically a doughnut-shaped balloon, with a valve for inflation. The only requirement for an inner tube is that it should not leak. Being rubber, they have no rigid structure. If an inner tube is inflated outside of a tire, it will expand to 2 or 3 times its nominal size, if it doesn't explode first. Without being surrounded by a tire, an inner tube can't withstand any significant air pressure. Most of the basic raw materials are indigenously available but there is short supply of natural rubber and butyl rubber, it is required to import. Basic technology is also indigenously available in India. Plants and machineries are indigenously available.
The market for tubes for bicycle and motorcycle is directly related to the demand for bicycle and motorcycle. Every bicycle and motorcycle manufactured will need a tube for its tire. So an analysis of bicycle and motorcycle production will provide a clear picture of demand for tubes. With a production of about 4.5 million vehicles in 2001-02 and over 8.5 million vehicles now, India is the second largest producer of 2-wheelers worldwide, which includes motorcycles, scooters and mopeds.
There has been a steady growth in the demand for motorcycles in India. It has become a youth icon, particularly among the urban youth charged by speed and style which motorcycles impart to their personality. The motorcycles overtook scooters in 1998-99 and have not looked back. The scenario for 2006-07 conformed to the sustained performance in the recent past with sales at over 7 million, higher by over 16.5% on the preceding year's sales. In 2008-09 (first 8 months) sales at 2.85 million were higher by 14.5% than in the comparable period of 2007-08.
The total market of motorcycles was estimated at Rs 220 billion in 2007-08, a decline of 5% over that of preceding year. The growing demand of 2/3 wheelers and bicycle will definitely give rise to high demand of tubes in the coming years. There is a good market potential and good scope for all new entrepreneurs to venture into this sector.
Few Indian Major Players are as under:
Atlas Cycles (Haryana) Ltd.
Avon Cycles Ltd.
Dewan Steels Ltd.
Hero Cycles Ltd.
National Bicycle Corpn. Of India Ltd.

Tyres and Tubes are the backbone of the bicycle and rickshaw. Bicycle and rickshaw continues to be the principal mode of transport for the low and middle income families. This is because the bicycle is both environment and people friendly. India is largest producer of bicycle next to only china. The future of the bicycle industry is bright. However, for survival the companies have to successfully restructure and modernize to achieve global competitiveness in terms of quality, cost and distribution system. The tyre & tube industry is a major consumer of the domestic rubber production. Cycle rickshaw is a local means of finance and also known as pedicarb, cycle or rickshaw in different parts of the world. Cycle rickshaws are human powered i.e. pulled by a person by foot.
There is very good domestic as well as export demand of bicycle and rickshaw tyres and tubes. The entrepreneurs venture in to this project will be successful.
Few Indian Major Players are as under:
Govind Rubber Ltd.
Krypton Industries Ltd.
Pavan Tyres Ltd.
Poddar Tyres Ltd.
Ralson (India) Ltd.
Ralson Industries Ltd.

The tyre industry is the largest part of the rubber manufacturing industry, infact it is so large that it is often classed as an industry in its own right. It absorbs well over two thirds of all natural rubber production and almost as large a proportion of synthetic rubber manufacture. In much of the innovation in the wider rubber industry both in terms of material and in terms of manufacturing emanates from the tyre industry.
Light vehicle tyre and heavy truck and machinery tyre are both part of the tyre market but differ in their composition and manufacturing process. Hence light vehicle tyres are particularly passenger’s car tyre. Advances in tyre materials, tyre constructions and tyre manufacturing technology have led to new types of products and the development of new market segments. Tyre manufacturing technology has progressed in parallel with tyre construction technology so that tyres are now designed not only to meet specific performance targets, but also to enable improved 'manufacturability', i.e., more efficient, lower cost and more uniform production.
Uses and Applications
High performance tyres are designed for use at higher speeds, and more often, a more "sporty" driving style. They feature a softer rubber compound for improved traction, especially on high speed cornering. Tyres are used in large numbers on automobiles, truks, aircraft and bicycle. . Whole tyres have been used with considerable success to create artificial reefs and erosion barriers, sea-walls and off-coast breakwaters. In both sea and fresh water harbours, tyres are used as boat fenders, absorbing the shock from moving boats to protect the hulls and sea walls, particularly during storms. The use of whole, shredded, or granulated tyres in construction projects including the manufacture of noise absorbers for tram or rail lines, underlayments for roads, drainage areas, porous asphalt mix, among others. • All-terrain tyres are typically used on SUVs and for light trucks . Used tyres can be incinerated; they are an efficient fuel source for steam in the generation of electricity. High temperature burning means no black smoke, but keep in mind that some sulfur goes into a tyre rubber compound. It is converted to sulfur dioxide during incineration. Scrubbers are available for removal of this gas.
Market Survey
The Indian tyre industry has come of age with the manufacture of almost all types of tyres. The industry has an estimated turnover of close to Rs 200 bn. It is made up of 40 players with an installed capacity of 57.3 mn tyres. The industry claims a perceptible export market. The truck and bus segment is a major constituent (by value) of the tyre industry, accounting for over two-third of the total value of the industry. The upsurge in demand has generally helped the performance of tyre majors such as MRF, Apollo Tyres and Ceat. About two-thirds of the demand for truck tyres flows from the replacement market. The demand of tyres flows from three segments-original equipment manufacturers, re-placements and exports. Of the three, the replacement market is the primary source of demand, followed by the equipment manufacturers (OEM) segment and exports. The persistent pressure on the public transport system and an ever-growing urban middle class has resulted in a steady demand for two-wheelers and passenger cars. The motor cycle tyres increased by over 20%, while the tyres for scooters and mopeds witnessed a fall in production despite an increase in the production of scooters.
Present Manufacturers
Apollo Tyres Ltd.
Balkrishna Industries Ltd.
Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd.
Ceat Ltd.
Dunlop India Ltd.
Falcon Tyres Ltd.
Goodyear India Ltd.
Goodyear South Asia Tyres Pvt. Ltd.
Govind Rubber Ltd.
J K Tyre & Inds. Ltd.
Kesoram Industries Ltd.
M R F Ltd.
Malhotra Rubbers Ltd.
Metro Tyres Ltd.
Modi Tyres Co. Ltd.
Modistone Ltd.
Monotona Tyres Ltd.
Pavan Tyres Ltd. [Merged]
Poddar Tyres Ltd.
Raam Tyres Ltd.
Rado Tyres Ltd.
Ralson (India) Ltd.
Ralson Industries Ltd.
S Kumars Tyre Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Suntec Tyres Ltd.
T V S Srichakra Ltd.
Tariq Development & Leasing Pvt. Ltd.
Vikrant Tyres Ltd. [Merged]

The tyre industry is the largest part of the rubber manufacturing industry, infact it is so large that it is often classed as an industry in its own right. It absorbs well over two thirds of all natural rubber production and almost as large a proportion of synthetic rubber manufacture. In much of the innovation in the wider rubber industry both in terms of material and in terms of manufacturing emanates from the tyre industry.
Light vehicle tyre and heavy truck and machinery tyre are both part of the tyre market but differ in their composition and manufacturing process. Hence light vehicle tyres are particularly passenger’s car tyre. Advances in tyre materials, tyre constructions and tyre manufacturing technology have led to new types of products and the development of new market segments. Tyre manufacturing technology has progressed in parallel with tyre construction technology so that tyres are now designed not only to meet specific performance targets, but also to enable improved 'manufacturability', i.e., more efficient, lower cost and more uniform production.
The Indian tyre industry has come of age with the manufacture of almost all types of tyres. The industry has an estimated turnover of close to Rs 200 bn. It is made up of 40 players with an installed capacity of 57.3 mn tyres. The industry claims a perceptible export market. Like the commercial vehicles and tractor segments, the off take of cars and two-wheelers has been fairly steady. Production in most segments has increased by about 6%. There has been a steady flow of replacement market demand for two-wheeler and car tyres. This and the increase in production of motorcycle tyres have sustained the production of tyres in the two-wheeler segment.
As a whole establishing Tyres Unit is one of the project which has good prospect for the entrepreneurs to invest.
Few Indian Major Players are as under:-
Apollo Tyres Ltd.
Balkrishna Industries Ltd.
Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd.
Ceat Ltd.
Dunlop India Ltd.
Falcon Tyres Ltd.
Tyres Ltd.
Pavan Tyres Ltd. [Merged]
Poddar Tyres Ltd.
Raam Tyres Ltd.
Rado Tyres Ltd.
Ralson (India) Ltd.
Ralson Industries Ltd.
S Kumars Tyre Mfg. Co. Ltd.

Bicycle and rickshaw tyres & tubes are the backbone of the bicycle and rickshaw. There are few numbers of organized manufacturing companies which are engaged in the quality grade cycles tyres and tubes and few unorganized private companies also engaged to manufacture bicycle/rickshaw tyres.
Bicycles/rickshaw continues to be the principal mode of transport for the low and middle income families. This is because the bicycle is both environment and people friendly. India is the largest producer of bicycles next only to china. It Produces around 1.26 crore bicycles every year; with almost each day witnessing new designs, colours and features. Today, the Indian bicycle manufacturing and bicycle parts industry is widely recognized for its quality standards in the international market.
The Indian bicycle industry over the years has introduced a variety of new models of bicycles, viz, sports and high-tech models, both for domestic and export market. Ludhiana in Punjab is popularly known as the bicycle capital of the country, accounting for as much as 80 per cent of the bicycles and bicycle parts manufactured in India. Kanpur, Mumbai, Sonepat (Haryana), Chennai and Kolkata are the other important production centres for manufacture of bicycles and bicycle parts. To be sure, with over 10 million cycles being sold in the country last year, India is one of the largest markets for cycles the world ever. Though the character of the Indian market is different (it still remains a vastly semi-urban and rural phenomenon), there are indications that it will soon tow the international line.

Bicycle tubes are the backbone of the bicycle industries. Few numbers of companies in organized sector are engaged in the quality grade cycles tyres and tubes and few unorganized sector also engaged to manufacturing bicycle tyre and tubes. An inner tube is basically a doughnut-shaped balloon, with a valve for inflation. The only requirement for an inner tube is that it should not leak. Being rubber, they have no rigid structure. If an inner tube is inflated outside of a tire, it will expand to 2 or 3 times its nominal size, if it doesn't explode first. Without being surrounded by a tire, an inner tube can't withstand any significant air pressure. Most of the basic raw materials are indigenously available but there is short supply of natural rubber, it is required to import.
Natural rubber is used in the carcass of passenger car cross-ply tyres for its building tack, ply adhesion, and good tear resistance. It is also used in the sidewalls of radial ply tyres for its fatigue resistance and low heat buildup. In tyres for commercial and industrial vehicles, natural rubber content increases with tyre size. Almost 100% natural rubber is used in the large truck and earthmover tyres which require low heat buildup and maximum cut resistance. Natural rubber is also used in industrial goods, such as hoses, conveyor belts, and rubberized fabrics; engineering products, for resilient load bearing and shock or vibration absorption components; and latex products such as gloves, and adhesives.
Tubes of motorcycles and bicycle are used in the appropriate vehicle for riding the vehicle. Bicycles continue to be the principal mode of transport for the low and middle-income families. This is because of the bicycle is both environment and people friendly. India is the largest producer of bicycles next only to china. Today, the Indian bicycle manufacturing and bicycle parts industry is widely recognized for its quality standards in the international market.
As bicycle continues to be the most popular mode of transport both in urban and rural areas, the demand for bicycle tubes is likely to increase day by day. Moreover, this is a labour intensive type of unit and can be located in rural areas solving rural unemployment problem. Small scale bicycle tube unit can also function as ancillaries to establish large scale manufacturers. As a whole it is a good project for entrepreneurs to invest.
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Few Indian Major Players are as under
• Atlas Cycles (Haryana) Ltd.
• Avon Cycles Ltd.
• Cycle Corporation Of India Ltd.
• Dewan Rubber Inds. Ltd.
• Dewan Steels Ltd.
• Eastman Industries Ltd.
• Freedom Industries Ltd.
• G R L International Ltd.
• Hamilton Industries Pvt. Ltd.
• Hero Cycles Ltd.
• Majestic Auto Ltd.
• Metro Tyres Ltd.
• Milton Cycle Inds. Ltd.
• Pavan Tyres Ltd.
• Poddar Tyres Ltd.
• Ralson (India) Ltd.
• Rishabh Industries Ltd.
• Roadmaster Industries Of India Ltd.
• Roxy Exports Ltd.

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